BAND LAUNCH: Fantasy Barbados Launches for Crop Over 2016

Founded in 2011, Fantasy Barbados is committed to enhancing the masquerade experience as a premium band in Barbados. They promise to provide excellent service that will go beyond your expectations. Their theme this season is Utopia. Here is their presentation: MAS CAMP: The Veranda at UWI Cavehill Campus You  can see slight similarities between this presentation and […]

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BAND LAUNCH: Summer Crew launches for Spice Mas 2016

Here at  Global Carnivalist we’ve been waiting for Summer Crew to launch their 2016 presentation for Spice Mas 2016 — Better known as Grenada Carnival. Grenada Carnival is easily one of the most pumping Carnivals taking place in the Caribbean but is still a secret to the masses. Summer Crew has brought the heat for […]

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COSTUMES: Island Revelers Launches for Hollywood (LA) Carnival 2016

Hollywood Carnival is definitely bringing their A-game this carnival season. With numerous designers blessing the streets with their work, there is some fierce competition in regards to picking bands. Island Revelers launched their Bollywood theme in March. Island Revelers is a fun, vibrant family orientated band that was established in 2014. The band was established to […]

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COSTUMES: Epic Mas Band Launches for Hollywood (LA) Carnival 2016

EPIC MAS is a carnival band hosted by the King of Soca music, Machel Montano. In 2014, EPIC Mas was established to support the Los Angeles Culture Festival in their mission to promote the culture of the West Indian community in California. Better known as the LA Culture Festival, all events will take place June 23-26, […]

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COSTUMES: Insane Carnival launches for Antigua Carnival 2016

Insane Carnival Presents : Tribes – A Tribute to the people. Insane promises to take you on a journey around the globe whilst sharing a little bit their history without the hassle of a passport  with their 2016 presentation. Do you feel like you’ve traveled? See their presentation here:   Interested in this band? Contact them […]

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FETE LIST: Where to Party for Jamaica Carnival 2016

Saturday | March 26, 2016   Rise Up – Frenchmen Party – $7500 JMD  Request Tickets from reservations@frenchmenparties.com Bacchanal Beach Jouvert  – $6000JMD – Purchase tickets at Mas Camp   Sunday | March 27, 2016  Feterans Beach Cooler Fete – $35USD – Purchase here Monday | March 28, 2016   Dusk – Easter Monday – $25-40USD, Purchase here Caesar’s Army BOOZE […]

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Planning for Jamaica Carnival 2016

2016 is upon us and for the organized bunch, I’m sure you would like to get ahead on your planning for Jamaica Carnival 2016. As we mentioned in April 2015, there are several reasons why you should attend Jamaica Carnival, affordability and fun are two reasons. Jamaica Carnival 2016 are on the following dates: March […]

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BAND LAUNCH: Bacchanal Jamaica Launches for Jamaica Carnival 2016

  One of the first band launches for the new year – Jamaica Carnival launches Bacchanal Jamaica for the season. Jamaica Carnival has been growing as a carnival destination and should definitely not be overlooked. If you’re looking for a great and affordable carnival — this one is one for the books.  Check out their […]

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BAND LAUNCH: E360 Launches Xscape for St. Maarten Carnival 2016

Erica Fortuno of St.Maarteen and e360 Productionz launched their presentation Xscape on December 11 for Carnival 2016. Known as a troupe in St.Maarten, E360 kicked off the carnival season to the public Have you played mas in St.Maarteen before? How was it? Should it be added to our must attend list? Maybe St.Maarteen will make […]

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BAND LAUNCH: Bermuda Heroes Weekend 2016

Bermuda is now on our radar for their Heroes Weekend held in May. Carnival has been added to their roster and there are so many lovely costumes with some designers you may already be familiar with. NOVAMas launched their presentation for Heroes Weekend 2016. The section designed by International Carnival Costume Designer designingDARYL boasted two […]

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